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contemporary

5 syllables
stressed syllable tem
12 letters

Syllables: con-tem-po-rar-y: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable: The 2nd syllable is stressed: con-TEM-po-rar-y. Lighter (secondary) stress on rar.
Pronunciation: /kənˈtɛmpɚˌɛri/ in American English.
Stress position: The stress falls early, before the last three syllables (2nd of 5), as in COM-fort-a-ble and IN-ter-est-ing.
Line break: At the end of a line you can break it as con-temporary, contem-porary, contempo-rary.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide contemporary into syllables?

contemporary divides as con-tem-po-rar-y. con-tem-po-rar-y: 5 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in contemporary?

Contemporary has 5 syllables (con-tem-po-rar-y).

Which syllable is stressed in contemporary?

The stressed syllable in contemporary is tem. The 2nd syllable is stressed: con-TEM-po-rar-y. Lighter (secondary) stress on rar.

How do you pronounce contemporary?

/kənˈtɛmpɚˌɛri/ in American English.